Brazilian recipe
Simple homemade empanada with crispy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and very practical Brazilian empanada. Featuring a soft dough and a juicy heart of palm filling, it is perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g butter or margarine
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm
1 seedless chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm
1 seedless chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in local supermarkets, such as Shoprite, SPAR, or major neighbourhood markets. Heart of palm is typically located in the canned goods aisle, while fresh herbs can be found in the produce section.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salt water gradually in a medium bowl
- Work the mixture with your hands until you get a uniform dough that no longer sticks to your fingers
- Knead the dough on a surface dusted with flour until it is very homogeneous and smooth
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes to make it easier to roll out
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 2 minutes over high heat
- Add the tomato, heart of palm, salt, pepper, fresh herbs, oregano, and olives
- Cook the filling for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring well, and turn off the heat
- Let the filling cool completely before assembling the empanadas
- Roll out portions of the dough with a rolling pin until they reach 2mm thickness
- Cut circles of dough using a cutter or the rim of a large glass
- Distribute the filling in the center, fold the dough, and seal the edges by pressing with your fingers
- Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with the egg yolk, and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes
Observations
The empanada is a classic that has won over Brazilian tables due to its versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a heart of palm filling that is simple to prepare. You can vary the flavor by using chicken, meat, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool completely before sealing the dough to ensure crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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